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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
1
A harmonious Town Council social at Town Clerk Herbert Bennett's home on Bradford and Central streets featured reminisces about past town traders. No formal public topics were discussed. Bennett kept no written minutes but noted events, leaving lasting memories for all present.
Mr and Mrs Bennett hosted a reception for surviving Town Council members with son in law and daughter assisting. Judge Hammill presented a silver loving cup to Town Clerk Bennett in appreciation of 26 years of service and camaraderie.
An item notes a motto on the page edge reading Fidei ac Virtuti with fidelity and virtue and indicates continuation on the fourth page.
Miss Ethel M Munro in acute mania jumped from the Naval Reserves wharf into eight to ten feet of water. Oyster boat operator John Shepard rescued her. She was taken to Johan Shepard’s home for care, later returned home. Daughter of Char B Munro, Bristol High School and Brown University alumna, career troubled by nervous disease.
Masquerade skating event in Pokanoket Hall Tuesday evening under White and Burrow drew a large audience. Alexander House from town displayed back and wing dancing before Charles A. Snow of Fall River wowed the crowd with fancy skating. Prizes went to Flint, Gnarles Servant and Alexander Houle first. Babe Gladue and Oscar Bromilette received second. William T. Simmons directed the floor. judges were Connery, Conley, Downen, Sparks, and Gof. William Franklin played the piano.
Mothers are urged to treat coughs and colds with Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by W. H. Buffington. The advert claims the syrup tastes like maple sugar contains no opiates and acts as a gentle laxative to move the bowels and drive the cold out of the system.
The Industrial Trust Company presents itself as a leading influence on local prosperity. It touts extensive capital and surplus over seven million dollars, a proven record, and the high standing of its officers and directors as assurances of deposit safety.
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